Your thoughts "IF" Shanahan were to replace Zorn in 2010

[skinsfan_nn]

Of course this would IMO only depend on how this season unfolds. Your early thoughts on Shanahan.

Do you think the SKINS make a play for him next season. With all the recent Cutler noise it certainly makes you wonder if he isn't already in the forefront of Dan's thinking/hiring OR wish list process?

And does Zorn really have a fair chance to succeed here in DC?

Your thoughts?

Shanahan Eventually To Surface With ‘Skins?

Posted by Mike Florio on April 20, 2009, 9:59 p.m.
As the Washington Redskins continue to prepare for the second year of the Jim Zorn era, we’re hearing ongoing chatter that, come 2010, the head coach of the team will be former Broncos coach Mike Shanahan.
Of course, the ‘Skins might not end up getting a clear shot at Shanahan. With Cowboys coach Wade Phillips entering the final year of his contract and a new deal unlikely, Jerry Jones likely will be looking for a new head coach, too.
In the end, Shanahan’s final destination might come down to money. Specifically, the question will be the extent to which any team is willing to exceed the $7 million that Shanahan is due to receive from the Broncos regardless of whether he works next season.
So maybe, just maybe, the team’s flirtation with USC quarterback Mark Sanchez has less to do with making an impact in 2009, and more to do with helping set the table for Shanahan in 2010.

[GTripp0012]

No Shanahan. Although I'd rather have him than Cowher.

None of these guys will fix any problem that Zorn can't.

[Ruhskins]

Originally Posted by skinsfan_nn

Of course this would IMO only depend on how this season unfolds. Your early thoughts on Shanahan.

Do you think the SKINS make a play for him next season. With all the recent Cutler noise it certainly makes you wonder if he isn't already in the forefront of Dan's thinking/hiring OR wish list process?

And does Zorn really have a fair chance to succeed here in DC?

Your thoughts?

Shanahan Eventually To Surface With ‘Skins?

Posted by Mike Florio on April 20, 2009, 9:59 p.m.
As the Washington Redskins continue to prepare for the second year of the Jim Zorn era, we’re hearing ongoing chatter that, come 2010, the head coach of the team will be former Broncos coach Mike Shanahan.
Of course, the ‘Skins might not end up getting a clear shot at Shanahan. With Cowboys coach Wade Phillips entering the final year of his contract and a new deal unlikely, Jerry Jones likely will be looking for a new head coach, too.
In the end, Shanahan’s final destination might come down to money. Specifically, the question will be the extent to which any team is willing to exceed the $7 million that Shanahan is due to receive from the Broncos regardless of whether he works next season.
So maybe, just maybe, the team’s flirtation with USC quarterback Mark Sanchez has less to do with making an impact in 2009, and more to do with helping set the table for Shanahan in 2010.

This is premature and ridiculous, especially coming from someone who honestly I believe hates the Redskins (Florio). I think given that the draft is only a few days away, there are better things to discuss.

[The Goat]

Absurd article...I doubt any high-quality coach who takes the personnel side serious will ever come work for little Danny. All this future coach stuff is nonsense.

[GTripp0012]

Gruden and Snyder would be a hilarious match made in heaven. Gruden is also the coach I would be least opposed to replacing Zorn.

[Paintrain]

The only way Shanahan comes is with full personnel control and power. We saw how that played out in Denver with him making decisions and with Snyder trying to sit back to let Marty run the show. Either way, it'd be a disaster. So when is the press conference?

[Lotus]

To the extent that his is true (and I give it no creedence at this early date), it is an argument against drafting Sanchez. Let Shanny, or any other new coach, choose his own QB.

[Ruhskins]

Can we lock this up and bring it up after the draft?

[Skins4L]

Great coach... but i just dont think hes the guy. Not in Washington... not now.

[skinsfaninok]

Please lets just focus on this season and we will just wait and see on Jim Zorn! I think Zorn is a Good coach and will continue to be.

[tryfuhl]

Shanahan wants control AND somebody to blame that's above him, so I'm not sure that I see this happening.

[backrow]

Originally Posted by tryfuhl

Shanahan wants control AND somebody to blame that's above him, so I'm not sure that I see this happening.

We can blame Dan Snyder for everything now!

[redskingrove]

dan Snyder and V. Cerrato are clearly both in control of the reigns for the Redskins. Vinny just because he is "best buds" with Snyder and is riding his coat tails as far as Snyder lets him. This being the case, they both will want a "Yes man" that they can control. Zorn is just that at this point in his career. Zorn is not the problem with the Redskins and their performance issues. The Redskins have to start acquiring players that are more productive and can allow the Offense (especially) to open up without so many limits which they have had over the past seasons.

[SBXVII]

Originally Posted by Ruhskins

Can we lock this up and bring it up after the draft?

No offense but why does everything that seems ignorant to some have to be locked up. It's a message board. If your not interested in the topic don't post. That's the mature thing to do. Better yet don't even entertain the mouse click.

I know it seems like a stupid thread and one on the cusp of a very important draft, but I can't say this has not entered my mind as well. I think it's obvious that if Zorn fails he's gone for one of the fancy smancy coach's that are available. I also half believed the whole Cutler issue was due to Shanahan. Possibly looking toward his future with the team.

To be honest I'm not a Shanahan fan. He's made playoffs many of times only to lose the division title. What one SB? He's not my first pick. Cowher is not much better. He's done the exact same thing. Chucky?...he went to the SB with two different teams who were built by other coach's.

I'm not sure who a good fit would be but I would think it's someone DS can get along with. Chucky is about his age but I forsee a personality conflict. Shanahan, if he truly would want total control will not get the job. That leaves Cowher and to be honest I would guess he would want as much or more control then he had in Pitt which probably will not happen with the Skins. Plus there are to many teams out there that would pick up one of those coach's in a heart beat and give them the control they would want.

[Soup's Uncle]

I like Jim Zorn, and I want to see him get a fair shot.